Ethel Merman

Ethel Merman was an American actress and singer. Known primarily for her belting voice and roles in musical theatre, she has been called "the undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage." Among the many standards introduced by Merman in Broadway musicals are "I Got Rhythm", "Everything's Coming Up Roses", "Some People", "Rose's Turn", "I Get a Kick Out of You", "It's De-Lovely", "Friend...

Ethel Merman facts & data

24 Classic Songs I Got Rhythm! The Ethel Merman Disco Album There's No Business Like Show Business: The Ethel Merman Collection Gypsy: A Musical Fable Cocktail Hour I Get a Kick Out of You You're the Top

Born

1908

Birthplace

Astoria New York City New York USA

Nationality

United States of America

Parents

Edward ZimmermannAgnes Gardner

Children

Ethel LevittRobert Levitt Jr.

Profession

Actor Singer

Works Written

Merman

Credits (TV)

Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July The Chey Show (1955) ‘S Wonderful, ‘S Gershwin

Credits (Film)

Airplane! It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Mickey's Christmas Carol Alexander's Ragtime Band There's No Business Like Show Business Stage Door Canteen Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July Journey Back to Oz Cole Porter: An All-Star Tribute Kid Millions Call Me Madam The Art of Love Anything Goes Time on My Hands Panama Hattie We're Not Dressing Straight, Place and Show You're Gonna Love It Here Mary Martin and Ethel Merman: The Ford 50th Anniversary Show

Nominated For

Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Film

Awards Won

Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical Special Tony Award Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Film

Schools

William Cullen Bryant High School

Films Acted In

Airplane! It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Mickey's Christmas Carol Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July Alexander's Ragtime Band There's No Business Like Show Business Stage Door Canteen Journey Back to Oz Kid Millions Call Me Madam Cole Porter: An All-Star Tribute The Art of Love Anything Goes Time on My Hands We're Not Dressing Straight, Place and Show You're Gonna Love It Here The Big Broadcast of 1936 Panama Hattie

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